Standing forward bend bench press apparatus

ABSTRACT

A standing forward bend bench press apparatus is provided. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus having a horizontal support beam containing a first support member fused at a front end and to a midway point of a second support member. A rear vertical ground support fused at a rear end of the first support member and two leading vertical ground supports fused at each end of the second support member. Two angled support beams each containing a vertical support member fused to an angled support member and coupled to the horizontal support beam. Two swing arms each rotatably coupled to the leading vertical ground supports above the second support member and having a handle rotatably affixed to a top of the swing arms via a hinge. Two stops each fused to the rear of the leading vertical ground supports below the swing arms and the leading vertical ground support.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to a bench press apparatus, more specifically, but not by way of limitation, more particularly to a standing forward bend bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential.

BACKGROUND

Any discussion of the related art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such related art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field.

Bench press apparatuses and system are popular tools for developing upper body strength. It has previously been recognized that there exists a need for an apparatus or device to maximize muscle mass increase, improve comfort and minimize injury potential.

However, currently most bench press apparatus disclosed in the prior art do not provide compact systems free of complex assembly, straightforward maintenance of all of the components and an ability to add customized units of weight. Further, existing apparatus often lack a standing forward bend operation position to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

CN Pub. No. 209,679,405 U (Pang) discloses a seated butterfly chest exerciser. Shortcomings include the bulkiness of the system, the complexity of assembly, the maintenance of all of the components, an inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum capacity of the load-carrying module unit and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

CN Pub. No. 112,619,063 A (Liu) discloses a supine chest expanding exercise training device for psychological relief. Shortcomings include an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

WO Pub. No. 9,626,770 A1 (Simonson) discloses a plate-loaded supine chest press machine and method of exercise. Shortcomings include an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

U.S. Pat. No. D439,941 S (Batca et al.) discloses a seated chest press and pec fly exercise machine. Shortcomings include the bulkiness of the system, the complexity of assembly, the maintenance of all of the components, an inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum capacity of the load-carrying module unit and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,340,341 B1 (Purcell) discloses a weighted device for maintaining the arm in a proper position for maximizing pectoral muscle exercising. Shortcomings include an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,921,356 B1 (Habing et al.) discloses a seated exercise machine press arm. Shortcomings include the bulkiness of the system, the complexity of assembly, the maintenance of all of the components, an inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum capacity of the load-carrying module unit and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,997,857 B2 (Bowman et al.) discloses a seated posture correction exercise device. Shortcomings include an inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum standard and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,029,427 B2 (Vuurmans et al.) discloses a weight training machine for exercising the upper chest muscles. Shortcomings include the bulkiness of the system, the complexity of assembly, the maintenance of all of the components, an inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum capacity of the load-carrying module unit and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,322,906 B2 (Webber) discloses an exercise arm assembly for exercise machine. Shortcomings include the bulkiness of the system, the complexity of assembly, the maintenance of all of the components, an inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum capacity of the load-carrying module unit and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

All documents cited herein are incorporated by reference.

It is clear that there exists a need for a bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential. There is need for a standing forward bend bench press apparatus that has rudimentary assembly, nominal maintenance on the system components, an ability to add customized units and combinations of weight and an inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase through a standing forward bend position for improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups.

The disclosure proposes a standing forward bend bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential that overcomes disadvantages inherent in the existing bench press apparatuses, such as, but not limited to, bulky systems, complex assembly, strenuous and technical maintenance of the system components, inability to add customized units of weight or additional weight beyond the maximum capacity of the load-carrying module unit and inability to provide the user an optimal range of motion for maximum muscle mass increase, improved comfort and minimized potential for injury for exercising the pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups. The present invention provides a standing forward bend bench press apparatus that may be used with many different forms. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential, which provides the advantages and overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages.

BRIEF SUMMARY

It is an object of the invention to provide standing forward bend bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential.

In accordance with an aspect of the invention, there is provided s standing forward bend bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential, comprising a horizontal support beam having a first support member fused at a front end of the first support member to a midway point of a second support member, the second support member oriented perpendicularly to the first support member. A rear vertical ground support fused at a rear end of the first support member and two leading vertical ground supports fused at each end of the second support member, the rear vertical ground support and the leading vertical ground support reinforcing and leveling the horizontal support beam off of a ground. Two angled support beams each having a vertical support member fused to an angled support member at a top end of the vertical support member to a bottom of an angled support member, the two angled support beams each coupled to the horizontal support beam at a bottom end of the vertical support member and the end of the horizontal support beam above the fused leading vertical ground support such that both angled support members are oriented toward each other. Two swing arms each rotatably coupled to a rear side of the leading vertical ground supports above the second support member, the two swing arms having a handle rotatably affixed to a top of the swing arm via a hinge, a weight plate rest fused to a base of the swing arm and a supporting pole protruding from a center of the weight plate rest such that one or more weight plates may be inserted through the supporting pole and placed against the weight plate rest and two stops each fused to the rear side of the leading vertical ground supports below the swing arm and the leading vertical ground support such that the swing arm rests against the stop and rotation of the swing arms is limited by the angle support beams and the weight plate rests.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a seat is affixed to the first support member for providing a user an area to sit and rest on between sets during exercise.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the orientation of the angled support members is at 50 degrees.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the orientation of the angled support members is at 130 degrees.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a grip is inserted over an end of the handle in order to enhance control for a user as well as improve comfort and minimize injury potential during use.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the grip is affixed to the handle via an adhesive.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the grip is rotatably affixed to the handle to further develop a user's hand and wrist strength.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the swing arms are locked into place with a locking mechanism.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism is a spring adjustment pin.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the swing arms are fused to the leading vertical ground supports.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the vertical support members are fused to the leading vertical ground supports.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the vertical support members are inserted into the leading vertical ground supports, where the vertical support members and the leading vertical ground supports contain slots through their respective exteriors are aligned during the insertion of the vertical support member into the leading vertical ground support and locked into place with a locking mechanism.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

To easily identify the discussion of any particular element or act, the most significant digit or digits in a reference number refer to the figure number in which that element is first introduced.

In the figures, embodiments are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood that the description and figures are only for the purpose of illustration and as an aid to understanding.

Embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures, wherein the figures:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4A illustrates a resting position of a swing arm from a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4B illustrates a midway position of a swing arm from a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4C illustrates an ending position of a swing arm from a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter of this specification are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.

Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements.

The present invention provides a standing forward bend bench press apparatus that may be used with many different embodiments. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential, which provides the advantages and overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view 100 of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus comprises a horizontal support beam 132 having a first support member 102 fused at a front end of the first support member 102 to a midway point of a second support member 104, where the second support member 104 is oriented perpendicularly to the first support member 102 in a T-shape, as in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the first support member 102 is coupled to the second support member 104 via one or more fasteners. In some embodiments, the fasteners are bolts coupled to ball bearings or roller bearings, one or more washers and one or more nuts.

The horizontal support beam 132 is leveled, reinforced and raised off of the ground via a rear vertical ground support 106 and two leading vertical ground supports 108. The rear vertical ground support 106 is fused at the rear end of the first support member 102 while the two leading vertical ground supports 108 are fused at opposing ends of the second support member 104. In some embodiments, a seat 110 is affixed near the rear end of the second support member 104 for the user to sit and rest on between sets during exercise. In some embodiments, the rear vertical ground support 106 is coupled to the first support member 102 via one or more fasteners. In some embodiments, the leading vertical ground supports 108 are coupled to the second support member 104 via one or more fasteners.

The horizontal support beam 132 is further coupled to two angled support beams 134. The angled support beams 134 have a vertical support member 136 fused to an angled support member 112 at a top end of the vertical support member 136 to a bottom of the angled support member 112. In some embodiments, the angled support beams 134 are coupled to the horizontal support beam 132 at a bottom end of the vertical support member 136 and each end of the horizontal support beam 132 above the point at which the horizontal support beam 132 has been fused to the leading vertical ground support 108. The angled support beams 134 are coupled to the ends of the horizontal support beam 132 such that both angled support members 112 are oriented toward each other. In some embodiments, the orientation of the angled support members 112 is at 50 and 130 degrees as shown in FIG. 1 . In some embodiments, the vertical support member 136 is coupled to the angled support member 112 via one or more fasteners. In some embodiments, the horizontal support beam 132 is coupled to the leading vertical ground support 108 via one or more fasteners.

In some embodiments, the vertical support members 136 are inserted into the leading vertical ground supports 108, where the vertical support members 136 and the leading vertical ground supports 108 contain slots through their respective exteriors that may be aligned during the insertion of the vertical support member 136 into the leading vertical ground support 108 and locked into place with a locking mechanism such as, but not limited to, a spring adjustment pin 130. The adjustment in height of the standing forward bend bench press apparatus can be performed during of the insertion of the vertical support members 136 into the leading vertical ground supports 108 by aligning and locking lower slots of the vertical support members 136 and the leading vertical ground supports 108. This allows for users of various heights to be able to modify the height of the standing forward bend bench press apparatus for a more comfortable stance and to help minimize the potential of injury during use. In other embodiments, the vertical support members 136 are fused to the leading vertical ground supports 108.

The focal point of the standing forward bend bench press apparatus are the two swing arms 126. The swing arms 126 are rotatably coupled to a rear side of the leading vertical ground supports 108 above the second support member 104. In some embodiments, the swing arms 126 are locked into place with a locking mechanism such as, but not limited to, a spring adjustment pin 130. In other embodiments, the swing arms 126 are fused to the leading vertical ground supports 108.

The swing arms 126 have a handle 128 rotatably affixed to a top of the swing arm 126 via a hinge 114, a weight plate rest 124 fused to a base of the swing arm 126 and a support pole 118 protruding from the center of the weight plate rest 124 such that one or more weight plates 120 may be inserted through the support pole 118 and placed against the weight plate rest 124. In some embodiments, a grip 116 is inserted over the end of the handle 128 in order to enhance control for the user as well as improve comfort and minimize injury potential during use. In some embodiments, the grip 116 is affixed to the handle 128 via an adhesive. In other embodiments, the grip 116 is rotatably affixed to the handle 128 such that the user further develops their hand and wrist strength. In some embodiments, the weight plate rest 124 is coupled to the swing arm 126 via one or more fasteners. In some embodiments, the handles 128 are curved.

Two stops 122 are fused to the rear side of the leading vertical ground supports 108 below the coupling point of the swing arms 126 and the leading vertical ground supports 108 such that the swing arm 126 rests against the stop and rotation of the swing arms 126 is limited by the angle angled support beams 134 and the weight plate rests 124. In some embodiments, the two stops 122 are coupled to the leading vertical ground supports 108 via one or more fasteners.

The standing forward bend bench press apparatus is employed to stretch the pectoral muscles and then allow the chest to contract such that the user achieves a maximum squeeze for an ideal muscle pump and a full range of flex and relaxation. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus develops upper body muscles such as, but not limited to, pectorals, deltoids, trapezoids, and biceps muscle groups while focusing on the main objective, which is to get a good chest muscle pump.

The standing forward bend bench press apparatus may be employed by standing over the first support member 102, bending forward with the user's arms fully extended out to their sides. The user then grabs the handles 128 and pull/squeeze their arms together in a specific motion to get the desired flex. The resistance is adjustable, as the user has flexibility in selecting the number of weight plates 120 added as well as the amount of weight of each weight plate 120, allowing for continues growth. In some embodiments, the standing forward bend bench press apparatus is built from recycled metals and materials.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view 200 of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 3 illustrates a top view 300 of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 4A illustrates a resting position 400 a of the swing arm 126 of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments. The swing arm 126 is shown resting on the stop 122 prior to engagement with the standing forward bend bench press apparatus.

FIG. 4B illustrates a midway position 400 b of the swing arm 126 of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments. The swing arm 126 is shown rotated upwards due to a user gripping the handle 128 and pulling the handle 128 toward their chest.

FIG. 4C illustrates an ending position 400 c of the swing arm 126 of a standing forward bend bench press apparatus, according to some embodiments. The swing arm 126 is shown further rotated upwards, approaching the maximum rotation of the swing arm 126. The angled support member 112 and the weight plate rest 124 prevent the user from rotating the swing arm 126 past a desirable rotation during to the position of the angled support member 112 within the swing arm 126 rotation, reducing potential injury for the user. If the user pulls the handle 128 beyond the rotation shown in FIG. 4C, the weight plate rest 124 will come into contact with the angled support member 112 and prevent any further rotation.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously, many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. As can be understood, the examples described above are intended to be exemplary only.

The embodiments described were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.

The term “connected”, “attached”, “affixed” or “coupled to” may include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements).

The term “fused” may include joining or blending to form a single entity and melted with an intense heat so as to join with another object or body. The term “fuse” includes but is not limited to welding, brazing and soldering.

As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed, that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A standing forward bend bench press apparatus for maximizing muscle mass increase, improving comfort and minimizing injury potential, comprising: a horizontal support beam having a first support member fused at a front end of said first support member to a midway point of a second support member, said second support member oriented perpendicularly to said first support member; a rear vertical ground support fused at a rear end of said first support member and two leading vertical ground supports fused at each end of said second support member, said rear vertical ground support and said leading vertical ground support reinforcing and leveling said horizontal support beam off of a ground; two angled support beams each having a vertical support member fused to an angled support member at a top end of said vertical support member to a bottom of an angled support member, said two angled support beams coupled to said horizontal support beam at a bottom end of said vertical support member and an end of said horizontal support beam above said fused leading vertical ground support such that both angled support members are oriented toward each other; two swing arms each rotatably coupled to a rear side of said leading vertical ground supports above said second support member, said two swing arms having a handle rotatably affixed to a top of said swing arms via a hinge, a weight plate rest fused to a base of said swing arms and a supporting pole protruding from a center of said weight plate rest such that one or more weight plates may be inserted through said supporting pole and placed against said weight plate rest; and two stops each fused to said rear side of said leading vertical ground supports below said swing arms and said leading vertical ground support such that said swing arms rests against said stops and rotation of said swing arms is limited by said angle support beams and said weight plate rests.
 2. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, wherein a seat is affixed to said first support member for providing a user an area to sit and rest on between sets during exercise.
 3. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, said orientation of said angled support members is at 50 degrees.
 4. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, said orientation of said angled support members is at 130 degrees.
 5. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, a grip is inserted over an end of said handle in order to enhance control for a user as well as improve comfort and minimize injury potential during use.
 6. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 5, wherein said grip is affixed to said handle via an adhesive.
 7. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 5, wherein said grip is rotatably affixed to said handle to further develop a user's hand and wrist strength.
 8. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, wherein said swing arms are locked into place with a locking mechanism.
 9. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 8, wherein said locking mechanism is a spring adjustment pin.
 10. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, wherein said swing arms are fused to said leading vertical ground supports.
 11. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, wherein said vertical support members are fused to said leading vertical ground supports.
 12. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 1, wherein said vertical support members are inserted into said leading vertical ground supports, where said vertical support members and said leading vertical ground supports contain slots through their respective exteriors that are aligned during insertion of said vertical support member into said leading vertical ground support and locked into place with a locking mechanism.
 13. The standing forward bend bench press apparatus of claim 12, wherein said locking mechanism is a spring adjustment pin. 